Cochrane to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

298.6 miles 480.6 km · straight line
373.3 miles estimated 600.8 km · driving distance
7h 31min estimated drive time
CAD 61 - CAD 74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
176° S bearing direction

How far is Cochrane from Missoula?

The distance from Cochrane to Missoula is 298.6 miles (480.6 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located S of Cochrane. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.3 miles, taking about 7h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Cochrane is in Alberta, Canada, while Missoula is in Montana, United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cochrane and Missoula. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cochrane to Missoula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 31min CAD 61 - CAD 74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 1min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cochrane & Missoula

Quick Facts

Cochrane
51.18°N, 114.47°W
America/Edmonton
1143m elevation
Missoula
46.87°N, 114.00°W
America/Denver
978m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients